m-pact

Music:

Member Since: 1/30/2005
Band Website: m-pact.com
Band Members:
Britt Quentin -
Soaring as m-pact’s soprano lead, Britt brings a powerful balance of agility and passion to the group’s vocal artistry. This prodigy discovered his gifts playing in church music groups at age six and continued to sharpen his skills through his study of Music Ed. and Vocal Performance at Detroit’s Wayne State University. Suffering a dual addiction to song-writing and french fries, this prolific genius leaves a trail of production credits and fast food cartons behind him worldwide. As Artistic Director it is Britt’s voracious appetite for musical excellence that shapes m-pact’s signature sound.

Trist Ethan Curless -
Often felt more than heard, subsonic Trist lays the foundation of the harmonic house of m-pact. Musically intuitive from the start, his study of Music Education at the U. of N. Colorado further introduced this co-founding member to percussion ensembles, jazz bands, choral/vocal groups, and full-scale operas. His impressive 100,000 track digital jukebox is exactly what you get when a true musicologist practices music retail therapy. When not absorbing new music, his natural eloquence and instinct for instruction draw international interest in Trist as a respected voice in music education.

Marco Cassone -
Visionary as a co-founding member, Marco works as internal entrepreneur to help turn m-pact’s musical inspiration into reality. He graduated from the U. of Washington in Vocal Performance and Music Psychology, a dual degree which continues to bring thoughtful wisdom to Marco’s commitment to empowering others. Beyond music, his interests include business, philosophy, photography, travel, physical therapy, writing, and world religions, true testimony to Marco’s seemingly unmitigated I.Q. and apparently unmedicated A.D.D.

Jeff Smith -
Homegrown in America’s Heartland, Jeff brings humility and humanity to m-pact. After this Kansas native studied Music Therapy and Education at KU with an emphasis in voice and bassoon, he founded and directed the critically-acclaimed a cappella group, “measureXmeasure”. Boasting an arsenal of talent and never afraid to steal the show, Jeff is known as "The Human Drum Machine” by m-pact fans around the world. Jeff brings a friendly, father-figure role to both m-pact and to his bouncing baby son, Noah (from whom Jeff learns all his beatbox secrets).

Fletcher Sheridan -
It’s hard to say which aspect is most endearing to fellow m-pacters about Fletcher – his bright, chirpy personality, his incessant singing to himself, or his perfect pitch. Woodshedding his musical skills in the LA session scene since the age of 16, Fletcher has amassed a wide spectrum of musical experiences that he brings to m-pact. From overtone singing to wailing scat solos to French chamber music, Fletcher thrives on versatility and pushing the envelope. All endearment and experience aside, Fletcher’s smiling eyes when singing always leave the world a happier place.

David Loucks -
David’s musical journey began at the age of 8 with the French Horn. However, as a music major at Azuza Pacific University, David found his love for singing. Studying voice and performing as a soloist with the University Choir, as well as leading several small vocal ensembles touring the US and Europe, David quickly gained a wealth of knowledge and experience that has proved invaluable as a career musician. David has worked in the Los Angeles area as a studio vocalist and arranger for the past 10 years, performing with such renowned artists as Barry Manilow, Sandi Patti, Crystal Lewis, David Pack, and The Alley Cats. However, perhaps his proudest achievement to date is receiving the coveted award for coolest hair in m-pact.
Influences: Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Take 6, Sting, Prince, Eric Benet and countless others.
Sounds Like: Candy for your ears, fresh air for your soul...
Record Label: None
Type of Label: Indie